Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
acidoton
ID:
967874

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) G.L.Webster

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Allertonia 3: 299 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967212



Common Names

  • Flueggea acidoton
  • Acidoton Flueggea
  • Acidoton Wattle


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Description

Flueggea acidoton (also called Acidoton Flueggea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America and South America. It has white flowers and linear leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Flueggea acidoton is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flueggea acidoton has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Flueggea acidoton is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist.

Where to Find Flueggea acidoton

Flueggea acidoton can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-84581: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Grady Webster (1927-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Webster' in the authors string.